Extension
.network
.network in short
The .network domain is an open generic top-level domain (gTLD) for networks, communities and platforms. It suits anything built on connection — from technical infrastructure to people-focused groups and partner ecosystems.
.network at a glance
Type
gTLD — Generic top-level domain
Registry
Identity Digital
Launched
2014
Country / scope
Generic — no country
Restrictions
Open to anyone
Typical price
$20/yr
Example sites
community networks
Source: IANA root zone database & registry data · methodology
Where to register a .network domain
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What does .network mean?
The .network extension is a generic top-level domain about connection. Launched in 2014 within the Identity Digital portfolio, it works on two levels: the technical sense (networks, infrastructure, telecoms, blockchain) and the human sense (communities, partnerships, groups and platforms that link people together). A .network address tells visitors the project is about things — or people — joined up.
The word is broad and descriptive, which is its appeal. creators.network, partner.network, node.network — the extension frames the whole idea of a connected system. For platforms and ecosystems, where “network” is often already in the pitch, the domain reinforces the concept directly.
Who uses .network?
.network is used by professional and creator communities, partner and affiliate ecosystems, telecoms and infrastructure projects, blockchain and Web3 networks, and membership platforms. It fits any brand whose value is the connections it enables. A name like founders.network or mesh.network reads as a hub rather than a single-purpose page.
For a narrowly technical product the more specific .dev or .tech may fit better, and a general business might default to .com. But when the core idea is a network — of people, partners or nodes — this extension states it cleanly, alongside neighbours like .online in the web-presence family.
.network registration rules and requirements
.network is a fully open gTLD: anyone, anywhere can register an available name with no documentation, licence or local presence. Registration is first-come, first-served through any accredited registrar under standard ICANN rules. Many descriptive names remain available, and pricing is moderate, though premium one-word combinations can cost more.
How much does .network cost?
A .network domain typically runs about $20 per year at mainstream registrars, though rates vary by registrar and any introductory promotion. Always confirm the renewal price — not just the first-year offer — before you register.
| Registrar | Typical .network price (per year) |
|---|---|
| Identity Digital accredited registrars | ~$20–30/yr |
| Namecheap | ~$20/yr |
| Porkbun | ~$22/yr |
.network pros and cons
Pros
- Works for both technical networks and people-focused communities.
- Descriptive — frames a platform or ecosystem clearly.
- Open to anyone with no restrictions or paperwork.
- Moderately priced for a meaningful, full-word extension.
Cons
- Less specific than .dev or .tech for narrow technical products.
- Premium one-word names can be expensive.
- Longer to type than short generics.
- Lower default trust than .com for a primary brand.
Example .network websites
- Creator and professional communities adopt founders.network-style hubs.
- Partner and affiliate ecosystems use partner.network.
- Blockchain and infrastructure projects brand nodes on name.network.
.network — frequently asked questions
What is the .network domain?
The .network domain is an open generic top-level domain for networks, communities and platforms. It works for both technical networks (infrastructure, telecoms, blockchain) and human ones (communities, partnerships, member platforms), framing a project as something connected.
Who can register a .network domain?
Anyone, anywhere. .network is fully open with no restrictions, documentation or local-presence requirement — registration is first-come, first-served through any accredited registrar.
How much does a .network domain cost?
A .network domain typically costs around $20 per year, with most registrars in the $20–$30 range. Premium one-word names can cost more. Confirm the renewal rate before registering.
Is .network good for a community platform?
Yes. .network is well suited to community and platform brands because the word frames the project as a connected hub of people or partners. It works for creator communities, partner ecosystems and membership platforms alike.